Vascular Interventional Radiologic Technologist

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 55,104 - 77,145; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Idle Call pay

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina seeks a Vascular Interventional Radiologic (VIR) Technologist for the Interventional Radiology team. The role involves assisting in diagnostic angiographic procedures, complex vascular and therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with radiologists and nurses.

Responsibilities include equipment preparation, patient positioning and imaging, administering contrast, and ensuring documentation and patient safety.

Qualifications

• 1 year radiology experience required, hospital-based experience preferred.
• Must be ARRT registered and SC licensure is required.
• Current BLS certification required (AHA BLS or ARC CPR/Healthcare Provider).

Responsibilities

• Assist in diagnostic angiographic procedures and complex vascular/interventional cases.
• Provide equipment setup, patient positioning, and image acquisition.
• Post-process digital data for display and documentation; support patient care and monitoring.

Skills

Radiology experience

ARRT registration

BLS certified

Interventional radiology

Education

Graduate of radiologic technology program

Tools

Fluoroscopy

Ultrasound (US)

Interventional devices

Job description

Job Description Summary

$10,000 sign-on bonus + up to $5,000 relocation assistance available

Full Time – Day Shift: Rotating 4-10 hour shifts per week (730a-6p)

Location – Downtown Charleston

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000474 CHS - Interventional Radiology (Main)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Compensation & Incentives

• Sign-on bonus: $10,000
• Relocation assistance: Up to $5,000 for eligible candidates
• Additional pay: $8/hour Idle Call

Shift Details

• Schedule: Dayshift, Weekdays
• Hours: 730a-6p, Occasional 7a-730p
• Call requirements: Minimal call: 1 Weeknight every other week, 1 Weekend every 10-14 weeks
• Holiday expectations: 1 Holiday per year
• Disaster Teams: 1 quarterly assignment per year

Responsibilities

The Vascular Interventional Radiologic (VIR) Technologist reports directly to the Vascular and Interventional Radiology RT Supervisor. The VIR Technologist will work alongside the Interventional Radiologist and RN to assist in the performance of diagnostic angiographic procedures as well as complex vascular and nonvascular interventional and therapeutic procedures. He/she is responsible for obtaining all equipment needed for a procedure, positioning and imaging patients, resolving equipment issues, and demonstrating knowledge of human anatomy, radiation safety, interventional supplies, and equipment operation to include fluoroscopy, US, and ancillary therapeutic devices. The VIR Technologist must prepare, administer, and document contrast given throughout procedure. Responsible for corroborating a patients clinical history with procedure and ensuring information documented and available for use by clinician. Using their patient care skills, he/she must provide good communication, patient assessment, and patient monitoring. The VIR Technologist is responsible for post processing digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring technical quality and proper identification is evident. Periodic weekend and off-hour call will be required.

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology.

Experience

1 year of Radiology experience required, Hospital based experience preferred.

Required Registration/Certification

• Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), required.
• Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation + incentives
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for growth and specialization
• Modern equipment and technology

Physical and Psychomotor Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb ladders/step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas, specifically step stools. (Frequent to Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Frequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform ‘pinching’ operations. (Frequent)
• Abilityto fully useboth hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Abilityto fully useboth legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry, up to 200 feet, 50lbs, unassisted.
• Ability to lift patients and move patients to 350lbs (+/-),assisted.
• Ability to lift objects from floor level to height of 72 inches, to 50lbs, unassisted.
• Ability to lower objects, to 50lbs (+/-), from height of 72 inches, unassisted.
• Ability to push/pull objects/patients to 350lbs (+/-), unassisted.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objectsclose at hand. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to hear and understand whispered conversations at a distance of 3 feet.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to be qualified physically (by medical personnel) for respirator use, initially andannua

Additional New Requirements

• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to learn and use new processes, tools, and equipment as required.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.